Linux Kernel up to 6.14.2 scsi st_setup integer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.14.2. Impacted is the function st_setup of the component scsi. Such manipulation leads to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-37857. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.14.2 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function st_setup of the component scsi. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-190. The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control. The impact remains unknown. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: st: Fix array overflow in st_setup() Change the array size to follow parms size instead of a fixed value.

The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-37857 since 04/16/2025. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 11/13/2025).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 237255 (Debian dla-4178 : ata-modules-5.10.0-34-armmp-di - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 5.4.293, 5.10.237, 5.15.181, 6.1.135, 6.6.88, 6.12.24, 6.13.12, 6.14.3 or 6.15-rc1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 736ae988bfb5932c05625baff70fba224d547c08/574b399a7fb6ae71c97e26d122205c4a720c0e43/c6015d0f7a2236ddb3928b2dfcb1c556a1368b55/f746fe0c51e044d1248dc67918328bfb3d86b639/e4d1ca0a84a6650d3172eb8c07ef2fbc585b0d96/7fe3b4deed8b93609058c37c9a11df1d2b2c0423/e6b585d016c47ca8a37b92ea8a3fe35c0b585256/ad4c3037dc77739a625246a2a0fb23b8f3402c06/a018d1cf990d0c339fe0e29b762ea5dc10567d67 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (237255). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Integer overflow
CWE: CWE-190 / CWE-189
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 237255
Nessus Name: Debian dla-4178 : ata-modules-5.10.0-34-armmp-di - security update

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 5.4.293/5.10.237/5.15.181/6.1.135/6.6.88/6.12.24/6.13.12/6.14.3/6.15-rc1
Patch: 736ae988bfb5932c05625baff70fba224d547c08/574b399a7fb6ae71c97e26d122205c4a720c0e43/c6015d0f7a2236ddb3928b2dfcb1c556a1368b55/f746fe0c51e044d1248dc67918328bfb3d86b639/e4d1ca0a84a6650d3172eb8c07ef2fbc585b0d96/7fe3b4deed8b93609058c37c9a11df1d2b2c0423/e6b585d016c47ca8a37b92ea8a3fe35c0b585256/ad4c3037dc77739a625246a2a0fb23b8f3402c06/a018d1cf990d0c339fe0e29b762ea5dc10567d67

Timelineinfo

04/16/2025 🔍
05/09/2025 +23 days 🔍
05/09/2025 +0 days 🔍
11/13/2025 +188 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-37857 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-37857
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-308192

Entryinfo

Created: 05/09/2025 09:16
Updated: 11/13/2025 01:57
Changes: 05/09/2025 09:16 (57), 05/27/2025 06:05 (2), 11/13/2025 01:57 (13)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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